Lawson Lundell lawyers Khaled Abdel-Barr and Karen MacMillan author Canadian chapter for ICLG's Mining Laws and Regulations 2027

Lawson Lundell lawyers Khaled Abdel-Barr and Karen MacMillan, leaders of the firm's mining group, have written the Canadian chapter for the International Comparative Legal Guides: Mining Laws and Regulations 2027. Khal and Karen have authored the Canadian section of this guide since 2015.

The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of mining laws and regulations in Canada, covering key areas such as:

• Relevant authorities and legislation

• Recent political developments

• Mechanics of acquisition of rights

• Foreign ownership and Indigenous ownership requirements and restrictions

• Processing, refining, beneficiation and export

• Transfer and encumbrance

• Dealing in rights by means of transferring subdivisions, ceding undivided shares and mining of mixed minerals

• Rights to use surface of land

• Environmental and social matters

• Native title and land rights

• Health and safety

• Administrative aspects

• Constitutional law

• Taxes and royalties

• Regional and local rules and laws

• Cancellation, abandonment and relinquishment

• Mining finance: granting and perfecting security

Lawson Lundell's mining group differentiates itself through extensive experience providing the full range of legal services required by mining companies in Canada and around the world. 

The firm's mining and project development teams are actively involved across every stage of a project, from early-stage exploration and tenure acquisition through development, permitting, construction, operations and closure.

The ICLG is a global platform that provides legal news and analysis for more than 190 jurisdictions across 58 practice areas.

To read the full "Mining Laws and Regulations Canada 2027" guide click here, or download the chapter: ICLG Mining Law 2027.